Israel says the death toll now tops 900 since Hamas launched a surprise attack Saturday, leading the prime minister to declare war and unleash deadly strikes on Gaza.
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said he had ordered a 'complete siege' of the Gaza Strip in the wake of the Hamas attack, with officials cutting electricity to the densely-populated region and blockading food and fuel. The Israeli military launched a series of deadly airstrikes on Gaza, which is controlled by Hamas.
Israel's military said Monday that, after two days of fighting, it had retaken control of areas close to the Gaza border, although it acknowledged that Hamas militants were still on the ground and that fighting continued, CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams reported from southern Israel. Israel is expected to launch a full ground incursion into Gaza in the coming days.
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